It was our first time traveling internationally after a few years of the world challenges. It was also our first time using an AirB&B in Bangkok. I have visited Bangkok in 2018 with my wife but stayed in a hotel since we were here for only 3 to 4 days. This trip however we (my wife and I) were joined by my 4 sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. All are in their 60’s to 70’s age bracket and retired. We being the youngest of the group and have been to Bangkok got volunteered to be THE tour guide (gulp). Needles to say, looking for accommodations for 7 people in a town and references from AirB&B you’re not really sure is nerve recking for me.
I however stumbled across this 3 spacious apartment hosted by Apiwat. There was a discount if we traveled by certain time for the first few reservations. I looked at the pictures and the comments. But the comments were for other property that Apiwat managed. The pressure was on but I thought that if the comments for the other apartments were good, then this must be good.
I made the reservations. Paid my deposit and then waited a few days before sending a message to Apiwat and introduced myself and the group that I am traveling with.
Apiwat responded immediately welcoming me and my group.
Then a few days later, due our travel plans, our flights coming into Bangkok on our arrival date were pretty early and I have my 5 senior/senior travelers with luggages (we travel light but not these guys). I am panicking for them and reached out to Apiwat requesting if we can leave our luggages and come back at a later time since we were too early. Again, on an instant, Apiwat responded with his approval and also said that his helper will be there to assist and it’s no problem. Problem solved.
The day finally for our arrival…we booked a ride from BKK to the apartment. Found Apiwat’s helper and the front desk person. And when they start getting us checked in with the friendly smiles and the welcoming broken english…we knew we were saved!
And when we opened the door to the apartment: All I can hear from my 4 sister in law and my brother in law were: Oh my God, this place is so nice and so spacious and so clean… That’s all I needed to hear.
We also requested an additional bed, and in an instant, we had one. 3 of my sister in laws shared the main room. My wife and I had the one bed room and my sister in law and brother in law shared the other room. We shared the living room which is very large, the dining table that accommodated all 7 of us, the kitchen fairly stocked and we used all of the amenities offered by the apartment…including the swimming pool up on the roof. No gym for us…too lazy.
Needless to say, I’m writing this long winded paragraph because I would like to share our positive experience we had with Apiwat and his team. I am the one that is relieved that my travel group all enjoyed their stay and most of all the people of Bangkok. Until next time. Cheers.